Since 1969, restaurant, hotel, travel & other witty reviews by a handpicked, worldwide team of discerning professionals—and your views, too.

Cuisine

Open

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tues.-Sat., Brunch Sun.

Features

* Click here for rating key

Dining room at XIX Nineteen Restaurant, Philadelphia, PATake the elevator to the 19th floor of the Park Hyatt Philadelphia, and the doors open to one of the city’s most sophisticated dining experiences. Updated by designer Meg Rodgers in cream and leather, Nineteen is a striking space, with its ornate 50-foot domes and oversize dangling pearl “chandelier.” Actually two restaurants in one, Nineteen includes a café that caters to hotel guests and offers more casual fare, and the upscale restaurant in the cupola beyond, surrounded by sweeping views of the Philadelphia skyline. Chef de cuisine Marc Plessis combines polished classical technique with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients, with the emphasis on seafood. A central raw bar includes the greatest hits---clams, scallops and oysters---along with the blue prawn cocktail. The menu mines both land and sea. Try the Alaskan halibut with fava beans, quail egg and andouille sausage, the seafood clay pot, or the braised pork cheeks with Logan Turnpike grits and crushed English peas. Desserts may include coconut raspberry bars and mango cheesecake. The brunch is worth every penny. Order any of the fruit desserts. A lunch deal delivers a repast of charcuterie, salads and cheeses, an entrée of the day, and a lavish dessert spread, along with a skyline view that just won’t quit.

User Ratings & Reviews for XIX Nineteen Restaurant
 
Weleda's new Pomegranate Body Care Line
Soothe

Whether you want a new hair regimen or new body care products, our favorite spa products will help you look and feel better. Check out Weleda's new Pomegranate Body Care Line, featuring organic pomegranate seed oil and more.

Libations!
Sip

We've reviewed libations of all sorts—everything from Top Wines, Top 10 Vodkas, Top 10 Spirits and Top 10 Prestige Cuvées to bottled water and fine tea from around the world.

Gift ideas!
Give

Looking for a gift? You'll find great ideas for foodies and fashionistas, globetrotters and gourmands. Our categories include Top 10 Valentine's Day Gifts, Top Spa Gifts and more. Nothing like the present!

Wine Country Cooking by Joanne Weir
Serve

Try out a new international cuisine or plan your next dinner party with help from our cookbook reviews. We've explored everything from desserts and sweets to books by famous chefs from around the world.

 
 


RESTAURANT AWARDS

Just published! Our annual restaurant issue features the Best Cheap Eats and our Top 40 U.S. selections, including including Corton in New York and more!